Euphemia
yoo-FEE-mee-ə
A Greek name tied to “good speech,” later associated with silence and reverent restraint.
Meaning
Euphemia comes from Greek roots meaning “fair” or “good” and “speech,” so the name originally points to auspicious or well-spoken speech. One excerpt notes that it could also imply the opposite in a ceremonial sense—silence or the proclamation of silence—especially in religious contexts. The name was further popularized by a virgin martyr of Bithynia.
Origin
Greekfeminine
Fun fact
Scottish forms like Euphame, Euphane, and the nickname Effie are noted in the excerpts.